A family history

A SISTER, A BROTHER, AND A BIG DREAM

Silvia, Marcello

and the desire to offer hospitality

In 2004 "Mamma Ciccia" was born.A sister and brother with an idea; a small restaurant which could offer dishes with the flavours of home cooking. Always with hospitality in mind, two years later an attic was transformed into two delightful rooms ready to accommodate passing tourists. Guests arrived and the demand grew, as did the number of "Mamma Ciccia" rooms.

Now, years later, there are about twenty rooms, some apartments and other holiday homes in the surrounding villages: but the beating heart is always there, in Piazza Roma, where everything began and where there are; Reception, the Gourmet Restaurant, the Wine-Shop, the Cooking Academy and, the latest addition, the Café-Bistrot.

The taste of hospitality

Little by little, just like in all good stories, "Mamma Ciccia" has extended her family! Now it's not just Silvia and Marcello who take care of it, but also Giulia, the youngster of the family, as well as numerous co-workers. Perhaps this is also why the guest feels at home, experiences the village as if it were his own, walks in the alleys, is independent and at the same time can count on hotel services such as reception, information point, breakfast, restaurant, bistro and, not least, daily cleaning and complimentary toiletries ...

Those who choose to stay with us, like us, embrace the philosophy of Diffused Hospitality and become a temporary resident who lives the experience of the village, the spirit of the place, the Italian hospitality and, at the same time, the village is revitalised, the old houses are renovated while maintaining the local character and the atmosphere of "ancient village" so loved by foreign tourists: a little like home and a little like a hotel.

A big family

to feel at home

Silvia

Proprietor

She now manages the business and, with great enthusiasm, dedicates herself to the Cooking Academy.

Marcello

Proprietor

After the first years of work between the kitchen and the dining room, he is now in charge of the Café-Bistrot.

Giulia

Receptionist

Silvia's daughter, the youngest of the family, carries on the management of the Front and Back Office of the Hotel and Holiday Homes.

Giovanni

Responsible for the dining room at the Gourmet

Silvia’s son; after experience in other hotels and restaurants on Lake Como he now takes care of the restaurant dining room.

Elisabetta

Waitress

Young person serving in the restaurant.

Stefano

Chef

An experienced consultant, he has created the menu for the Gourmet restaurant and the Bistrot.

Ali

Bartender

Behind the counter at the Café-Bistrot.

Alessandra

Head waitress at the Bistrot

Great professionalism, friendliness and liveliness.

Vesna e Rossana

Housekeepers

Attend to the hotel's rooms with great care.

Soumaia

Trainee

Precious assistant from the Cooking School.

Paola

Film maker

Sister of Silvia and Marcello, 3 decades of work at RAI in Milan, she deals with images.

Curiosity: where does the name "Mamma Ciccia" (Fat Mamma) come from?

In the family logo

The idea of calling our restaurant "Mamma Ciccia" comes from the daily use, in the family, of the nickname Ciccia.

"Ciccia" or "Ciccio" in the Lombard tradition is used to call a loved one: it is a way to show affection to children, husband or wife. It is very common in our family and so, after the birth of Silvia's children, it has turned into "Mamma Ciccia" and has also become the name of the restaurant: what better way to convey the idea of a family character and show care and love?

Our hotel

Initially they were only two rooms, conceived almost as a challenge, in the attic of the family house. Beyond all expectations, the two rooms have been appreciated by tourists passing through, this enthusiasm has led to an increasing number of rooms distributed in different buildings in the old town of Mandello del Lario.

"Mamma Ciccia" has thus embraced the philosophy of Diffused Hospitality, revitalising the ancient village with an offer much loved by tourists, especially foreigners.